Category: Renters Insurance

If you are renting your home currently, or are planning to rent in the future, then you should consider renter’s insurance. Many renter’s go without insurance because they believe it’s unnecessary, they believe it’s too costly, or they falsely believe their landlord’s insurance covers them. This post will hopefully answer […]

Renters, both current and future, and landlords may want to familiarize themselves with the Rent Control Preemption Act. Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker is in favor of overturning the Rent Control Preemption Act. The policy does not allow any form of rent control or rent stabilization from being discussed or implemented […]

When it comes to traveling, the expenses can add up rather quickly. Summer is also a more expensive season to travel during. making it harder to have a nice summer getaway without breaking the bank. If you stay in the U.S. and pick a destination where you can drive instead of […]

Before you start searching for an apartment, think about what you want and need in your new home. When you start thinking about what is important, making a decision will be so much easier. From location to conveniences, here are our top five things to consider before renting an apartment. Location Consider how far […]

According to a recent report by Zillow, a growing number of Americans, especially younger generations, are choosing to rent instead of buying their own homes. Renting offers people more flexibility since renters are not bound by a mortgage. Renters also do not have to do any home maintenance on their rented property […]

Bungalow, a new real estate company that leases homes and apartments from homeowners and then rents the individual rooms and living spaces out is now available in Chicago. Currently, Bungalow has rooms for rent in apartments and houses in Wicker Park and Bucktown and will expand throughout the city in the […]

Do you rent out part of your home or do you have any borders or any students who live with you? If so, it's a good idea to notify your insurance company Most homeowners policies exclude rentals or people with students our borders you need to add to your policy […]

it's a common misunderstanding for those who rent to believe they have no need for insurance they may think their possessions are covered by their landlords policy or they may think that they don't have enough value to cover as insurance professionals we know both assumptions are incorrect a landlord's […]

[MUSIC PLAYING] So why buy renters insurance? Reason number one– because it would be a big financial blow to have to replace all of your belongings Not true for you? Well, if your bookshelves are made from planks and milk boxes, and you bought your bed on Craigslist, and you […]

Many renters overlook the fact that the owner's insurance coverage does not protect the replacement value of the renter's belongings or his liability for injury or loss to others that occur in his rented quarters Anyone who rents a house, loft or apartment, whether a student, renting a room off […]